Oh the glorious fun of full-records loans.It doesn’t hurt that my PM had worked with the bank before (for other clients) that it was a local bank that could drive by the property in question, etc.

I'm also recommending that all my clients invest in multi units as opposed to SFR's to minimize the impact of vacancy, if that were to happen, given how low most cap rates are these days.

Depending on the property, I like to be present during as many offers as I can, whether for myself or my clients, so as to present the strongest offer possible. 

I'm working with clients in San Diego right now that are going through that analysis at the moment, especially with the newest 199A 20% deduction/rate just enacted with the newest laws too. 

Not sure if your agent hired a photographer or pulled a DIY job but the right lens selection would capture more of the rooms potentially attracting more clients.

@Adrian Jones  We can approve client on basis of credit, assets and income but not appraisal.

Couldn't help me on refi but they did offer a unique HELOC cash out that I may have done if I didn't get the 30 year fixed refi. 

Here in FLorida, in the 2010-2015, I sold almost exclusively SF investor homes (about 200 of them, to investors from Cali, and abroad), and as values rose, and ROI's dropped, I found the natural progression was toward multi, to get worthwhile returns for my clients. 

I have seen many a client get in very bad shape with partners, friend or otherwise, because they did not go through this very important step.

There's been many times when I've had to step outside to take calls so clients can't hear the kids playing ( or being noisy) in the background.